ac compressor seized
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ac compressor seized
The ac compressor seized on my 1994 explorer. I don't have the funds to replace it. Is it possible to run a shorter drive belt away from the compressor and then get the compressor replaced in the spring?
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Is the compressor siezed or the pulley on the compressor? If the compressor is siezed just unhook the connector on the compressor. otherwise I would imagine if you measure the belt it could be done. It may not work real well however.
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The compressor has been unhooked and the belt is going over the pulley (I think), but over the past few days that area of the compressor is making a tamborean sound. I am scared that the belt will snap if I don't do comething soon.
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It sounds like the AC compressor CLUTCH is seized. If that's the case, you can replace just the clutch for about $100. That repair doesn't require evacuating and recharging the system. However, if you don't want to mess with it, you can get a standard serpentine belt for a 4.0 with no AC. It's a direct replacement and will work fine.
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